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DPR Construction · 21 hours ago

Compensation & Retirement – COE Solution Specialist

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $215K/yr

7+ years exp

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. They are seeking a Compensation & Retirement – COE Solution Specialist to ensure total rewards programs are competitive and compliant, manage compensation plans, and provide expertise in compensation best practices and retirement plans.

CommercialConstructionIndustrial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Establish and update compensation and benefits strategies and programs, including salary structures, that evaluate the market competitiveness of compensation by comparing the average company salary to the industry average

Conduct ongoing market analysis and benchmarking to ensure pay practices are competitive and research new compensation trends including regular audits on job responsibilities, FLSA classification, job leveling oversight. Measure fairness in compensation across different demographic groups, such as gender and ethnicity

Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Implement technology that provides real-time pay analysis and automatically flags potential compliance issues

Leverage compensation data and analytics to inform a proactive retention strategy, identifying and mitigating flight risks for top performers. Implement AI for predictive compensation analytics to predict future talent compensation needs, flight risks, and market fluctuations. Partner with People Practices Leaders to monitor turnover/attrition, retention, offer acceptance rates, and internal mobility rates

Develop an executive-level dashboard that provides real-time insights into base salary, salary range and changes, full-time employee activity within a workgroup, changes in the market, changes in compensation costs, employee feedback and inform leaders of changes in local markets

Lead a compensation think tank across the construction market/companies that explore future-of-work compensation trends, such as travelers/mobility impact on pay, flexible compensation, and emerging technologies, to understand innovative trends that are forming and position DPR as an industry innovator

Fulfill the legal and fiduciary duties in managing the 401(k) plan and oversee risk management strategies related to financial operations

Ensure the 401(k) plan complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and that operations like contribution processing and distributions are handled correctly

Establish a benchmark to measure effectiveness and regularly review third-party administrators (TPAs), investment advisors, and other vendors to ensure they provide high-quality, effective cost-effective services

Develop and implement ongoing campaigns and events that keep the compensation plan front-of-mind and give employees convenient opportunities to review and adjust their strategy

Conduct and review annual testing, such as non-discrimination and top-heavy tests, to maintain compliance providing an approach on balance with deferrals in a qualified plan vs non-qualified plan (NQDC)

Research, recommend and develop an overall financial literacy program and leverage innovative technology and data analytics to offer personalized guidance and investment advice for employees to make informed decisions and improve retirement readiness

Improve 401(k) plan design, offer solutions to improve 401(k) performance and stay current on legislative changes and remain up to date on compliance requirements related to reporting, disclosures, and eligibility rules

Design and lead development of NQDC plan(s) that are flexible and tailored to meet the specific needs, risk tolerances, and goals of targeted group(s), offering benefits beyond standard 401(k) plans

Apply understanding of the tax rules for both qualified 401(k) and nonqualified (NQDC) plans ensuring the company can meet its payment obligations. Apply understanding of different funding vehicles like a "rabbi trust" or corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) to informally fund the NQDC plan and be able to recommend the best vehicle to fund. Ensure NQDC plans comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and mitigate the inherent risks of NQDC plans

Develop and implement a comprehensive communications channel to provide adequate education to eligible employees providing awareness of additional risks of participating in a NQDC plan

Qualification

Compensation managementRetirement plan expertiseCompliance knowledgeData analyticsMarket benchmarkingExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsHRIS systemsIndustry experienceStatistical modelingFinancial literacyCertified Compensation ProfessionalCEBS certificationProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field required

7+ years of progressive experience in compensation and retirement benefits, with subject matter expertise in 401(k) plan management

In-depth understanding of compensation structures, job leveling, FLSA determination and market pricing tools (ej.Radford, Mercer)

In-depth understanding of retirement planning concepts, investment strategies, and relevant laws and regulations, particularly ERISA and tax rules related to non-qualified plans, is critical

Strong knowledge of 401(k) plan rules, compliance, and operations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees and providers

Knowledge of human resources and benefits administration best practices

Strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative skills

Proficient in Excel, Statistical modeling, HRIS systems (Workday is preferred), and reporting tools